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paul on Aug 20, 2016 | parent | context | favorite | on: Why I got Fired from Facebook (a $100M dollar less...

Facebook is worth $350B, so $100M is only 0.03% equity. He likely had more than that, but the article is old so the number today could be more like $500M.

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huac on Aug 20, 2016 [–]

generally those %'s get diluted down with subsequent funding rounds

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paul on Aug 20, 2016 | parent [–]

Facebook didn't have that much dilution.

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rhizome on Aug 20, 2016 | root | parent [–]

Except in certain cases.

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The conversation you've referenced seems to revolve around equity dilution and valuation changes at Facebook, particularly regarding an individual's equity stake and subsequent dilution due to funding rounds.

Let's break down the concepts mentioned in the conversation:

Equity Dilution: This occurs when a company issues new shares, thereby reducing the ownership percentage of existing shareholders. In the context of startups like Facebook, subsequent funding rounds often involve issuing new shares to investors, which dilutes the ownership stake of early shareholders unless they participate in these rounds.
Valuation: Refers to the estimated worth of a company. In the case of Facebook, the valuation was mentioned as $350 billion. Valuation can change due to various factors like market conditions, financial performance, and subsequent funding rounds.
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Equity Stake: This represents the percentage of ownership an individual holds in a company. In the conversation, it's suggested that the person had a $100 million stake in Facebook, which could be roughly 0.03% of the company's estimated value at that time. However, this stake might have been subject to dilution in subsequent funding rounds.
Subsequent Funding Rounds: Startups often go through multiple rounds of funding (seed, Series A, B, etc.) to raise capital for growth. Each funding round involves selling shares to investors, potentially leading to dilution for existing shareholders if they don't participate in these rounds.
Exceptional Cases: While the conversation implies that Facebook might not have experienced significant dilution, exceptions can exist where certain situations or specific funding rounds result in more substantial dilution for existing shareholders.

Understanding equity, valuation, dilution, funding rounds, and exceptions in this context is crucial for comprehending the nuances of startup equity and how it can change over time.

This conversation seems to delve into the complexities of startup equity dynamics, where the value of individual stakes can fluctuate significantly due to various factors like funding, dilution, and company valuation changes.